Sixteen Hundred Sermons

I am on Week 5 of my second sabbatical. It's great to have been in one church for fourteen years (and, Lord willing, looking forward to fourteen plus more). I am thankful to be part of a church family that recognizes the importance (and value) of times of sabbatical.

I pondered the timeline of my ministry at Rabbit Creek Church. Having been here just over fourteen years - in addition to the weddings, funerals, baptisms, Life Groups, counseling sessions, etc. - I have preached over 650 sermons. As I think about that number, I add to it another roughly 1000 sermons preached at my previous places of service - two of which had schedules that called for two to three different sermons a week.

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The word of God is alive. It does not change, yet it changes us. The words stay the same, yet we cannot exhaust them. The five-year-old and ninety-five-year-old can read and understand and hear from God.

I love the three Bibles you see pictured here. But, more importantly, I love the Bible - the very words of God. If it's been a while since you're read it, open it today. God provided those words for you.

#ordinarylives

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